A local guide is included; hotel pickup and drop-off are excluded, and moderate fitness is needed. 4.92 from 36 reviews at €112 per person for 2h 30m.
In our comparison: #8 of 11 in Geisha & Gion Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).
One price for every traveller: €112 per adult.
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97% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 35 of 36
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Okuni was the originator of kabuki theater
20 minThe roots of Minamiza go back to the early Edo period (1596-1615).
20 minThe area of Gion Shinbashi is designated as a traditional business preservation area and the area south of Shijo Street as a historical scenery preservation area.
10 minHear more about Japanese religion here, it is a mixture of Shinto and Buddhism.
20 minStand outside the traditional banquet buildings where the geisha would have entertained customers and learn more in-depth about the geisha and the culture.
10 minWalk up the steps to get a better view of the temple and see the garden area.
10 minWalk from the temple towards the park area.
20 minAccording to the legend of the shrine, its history may go back as far as 150 years before the Heian era, AC656 (the second year of the reign of Emperor Seimei).
10 minWalk on the Shijō Street, that literally means Fourth Avenue of Heian-kyō, the ancient capital
10 minKodaiji Temple was built in 1605 at the behest of Nene, for whom the street was later named
10 minPicturesque 5-story Buddhist pagoda temple, offering sweeping views from the top. Finish the tour in a local cafe nearby.
10 minTo truly experience a city, you must deep dive into its culture, and there's no better cultural tradition to explore in Kyoto than through geishas and their traditions.
On this private tour, get a cultural awakening as you learn more about geishas and the traditions and why this is such a unique part of the city's character. Learn from its history to the present influence that still lingers in Kyoto as you visit the Minamiza Theatre, Maruyama park and more. Thanks to this cultural experience, you'll be able to see Kyoto from a different perspective - the way the locals live it every day!
Withlocals Treasures of Kyoto Tour™ is one of Withlocals' signature tours available in major cities worldwide. We work with passionate local guides who earn a fair fee. We support local economies by only offering local products and preventing over-tourism with only small non-intrusive groups. Our tours are carbon-neutral and away from the standard tourist routes.
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| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This tour · #8 of 11 | €112 | 2h 30m | 4.92 (36) | private |
| Kyoto Gion Geisha Secrets - 5 Star Walking Tour & Kyoto Snack | €110 | 3h 30m | 4.98 (244) | shared |
| Maiko Dance and Tea Ceremony on a Noh Stage in Kyoto | €127 | 1h 30m | 4.99 (79) | private |
| The Art of Geisha Exclusive Show and Gion Walking Tour | €120 | 1h | 4.96 (149) | shared |
Ranked #8 of 11 in Geisha & Gion Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €110 to €335, median €139; typical length 2h 30m. 5 of 11 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 11 Geisha & Gion Tours